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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.14, 3,218.31 and 1,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.14, 3,218.31 and 1,284.18 is: 1,772.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.14 : 3,218.31 = 1,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.14/3,218.31 = 1,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.14x = 3,218.31 × 1,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.14x = 4,132,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,889.34/2,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.14

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